Link Real Estate Investment Trust, commonly known as Link REIT, is a prominent player in the real estate investment sector, headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 2005, Link REIT has rapidly evolved into Asia's largest REIT, focusing primarily on retail and commercial properties. Its extensive portfolio includes shopping centres, car parks, and office spaces, strategically located across Hong Kong and mainland China. Link REIT is distinguished by its commitment to enhancing community engagement and sustainability, setting it apart in the competitive landscape. The trust has achieved significant milestones, including a successful public listing and consistent growth in distribution per unit, reflecting its robust market position. With a reputation for innovation and quality, Link REIT continues to lead the way in the real estate investment industry, making it a key player for investors seeking stability and growth.
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In 2024, Link Real Estate Investment Trust (Link REIT), headquartered in Hong Kong, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The total emissions were approximately 503,052,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, 126,520,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 9,056,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. This reflects a total of about 135,576,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In 2023, the figures were similarly substantial, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 486,224,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 113,289,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 1 at 14,653,000 kg CO2e. Link REIT has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2032, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are targeting a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and downstream leased assets within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2035 and a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Link REIT's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the real estate sector.
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2014 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 155,478,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 136,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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